Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Executive-level conference for CISOs, Chief Risk Officers, and senior security leaders from large enterprises and regulated industries
- Over 100 speakers across 44+ sessions covering cyber risk, AI governance, third-party risk, and organizational resilience
- Technical and strategic content spanning zero trust, quantum-safe communications, GRC platforms, and software supply chain security
- Closed-room discussions and workshops designed for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange
About the Event
The ISF World Congress Milan 2026 brings together senior cybersecurity and risk management professionals for an in-person program of keynotes, workshops, and roundtables. The Congress is structured around practical approaches to managing cyber threats and building resilience, with content tailored to challenges facing security leaders at large enterprises, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and government agencies.
Core Topics and Technologies
Sessions address cyber and information security strategy, risk management frameworks, governance and compliance requirements, and incident response capabilities. The program examines third-party and supply chain risk management alongside emerging areas including AI governance, AI-driven security automation, and quantum-safe communications. GRC platform implementation and zero trust architecture feature as recurring technical themes.
Who Should Attend
The Congress targets decision-makers responsible for organizational security strategy: CISOs, Chief Risk Officers, Heads of IT Security, compliance officers, and risk managers. Attendees typically represent regulated industries where integrating security into broader business strategy is a priority. The format emphasizes candid discussion and benchmarking among peers facing similar operational and regulatory pressures.
Sponsors and Vendors
Sponsors include KPMG, Horizon3AI, BDO, Panorays, ZeroFox, LogicGate, SecurityScorecard, Torq, Varonis, Keeper Security, ThreatLocker, Swimlane, Quantum Bridge Technologies, and Security Compass, among others. The Government of Ontario also participates as a sponsor.